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Rustynaerduwell

(776 posts) Sat Jan 17, 2026, 11:26 AM Saturday

This may be a dumb question, but it's sincere and I'd like an answer. If I can have my neighbor arrested for punching me [View all]

in the face, and it's on video, why can't Renee Nicole Good's wife make a criminal complaint? Aren't many arrests the result of a citizen's complaint that a crime has been committed? When exactly can "do you want to press charges?" get asked of the victim?

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This may be a dumb question, but it's sincere and I'd like an answer. If I can have my neighbor arrested for punching me [View all] Rustynaerduwell Saturday OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Saturday #1

It is a good question - she can file a criminal complaint but remember walkingman Saturday #2

Generally, the police and other enforcement agencies decide whom to arrest unblock Saturday #3

Your neighbor should become a trump supporter Turbineguy Saturday #4

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